National Fire Ant Eradication Program

Fire ants are in your area

Check your property and report any findings.

Keep your family, friends, and pets safe by treating your yard for fire ants. Learn how to take action.

Produce, store, and move materials legally to ensure fire ant compliance. See what businesses must do.

Protect sports grounds, schools, and parks from fire ants. Help keep public spaces infestation-free.

News

11 September 2026
Innovative minds invited to tackle fire ant challenge at QUT Nudgeathon

Students, government professionals, and industry experts are invited to join QUT Nudgeathon and tackle challenges that support Australia’s efforts to eradicate fire ants by 2032.
08 September 2026
Support drought-affected farmers with safe hay movements

Learn how simple biosecurity checks can help keep hay donations moving safely while protecting farms, communities, and the environment.
07 September 2026
Protecting pollinators starts with eradicating fire ants

Learn why our eradication treatments are safe for bees and how eradicating fire ants helps protect pollinators and the environment.

Find out when we’re visiting your property.

Check your property, report any sightings, and receive free treatment.

Check what biosecurity measures apply to you.